Lamb vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lamb and short ribs
- Lamb has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B6 and iron.
- Short ribs cover your daily saturated fat needs 45% more than lamb.
- Short ribs have 3 times less vitamin B3 than lamb. Lamb has 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while short ribs have 2.452mg.
- Lamb contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.53g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 17.8g | 41% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 41.98g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.452mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 18.88g | 25% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 20.8µg | 10% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 471kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.252mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 21.57g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.88mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 162mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.62µg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 224mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 82.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 94mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.53g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.